Taking part in research

A guide for teenagers and young adults (aged 13-25) with cancer who are considering taking part in a research study or clinical trial.

To be able to make the right decision about what will happen if you take part, we have put together some facts about clinical research. This is in response to suggestions from other young people who have been through or are still going through treatment for cancer.

This factsheet explains the different types of clinical research that you may be invited to take part in.

Reviewed by Sarah McKay, Research Sister TYA Cancer Service, University Hospital Southampton and Diane Hubber, TYA Clinical Nurse Specialist, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust on behalf of the CCLG Information Advisory Group comprising parents, survivors and multiprofessional experts in the field of children’s cancer. Original version was written by Una Reid (Senior Research Nurse) with staff and patients from Leeds Teaching Hospitals.

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